Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 26, 2023
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, April 26, 2023, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Sunderman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Sunderman, Vice President Honeyman, Bergren, Boysen, and Jones.
4. Public Forum
President Sunderman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Open Hearing on the Proposed 2023-2024 Calendar
At 5:01 p.m. President Sunderman declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 calendar. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections to the proposed 2023-2024 calendar, President Sunderman closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.
7. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Minutes of the April 17, 2023 Work Session
7.3 Approve Minutes of the April 17, 2023 Special Meeting
7.4 Approve Bills
7.5 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2022-2023 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district:0
7.6 Approve Recommendations, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Jacob Privia, Elementary Teacher, effective 2023-24 school year
Zachary Evans, 5-12 Vocal Teacher, effective 2023-24 school year
Transfers: Conner Hanafan, from 9-12 Head Girls Basketball Coach to 9-12 Head Boys Basketball Coach effective 2023-24 school year
Miranda Wilson, from 9th Grade Volleyball Coach to 7/8 Assistant Volleyball Coach effective 2023-24 school year
Miranda Wilson, from 7/8 Assistant Track Coach to 7/8 Head Track Coach effective 2023-24 school year
Resignations: Sara Honnold, 7-12 Guidance Counselor, effective end of 2022-23 school year
Blair DeBolt, 5-12 Vocal Teacher, effective end of 2022-23 school year
Matt Ridge, 9-12 Science Teacher, effective end of 2022-23 school year
7.7 Approve Special Education Transportation Service Contract
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported STEM Career Connection Day was a success. Spring vocal concerts are in full swing along with ISASP testing and ESSA updates. There will be 60
students, six teachers, and two paras for summer school. End-of-year events include spring FAST testing, FFA Ag Day, Field Day, and Awards Assembly/PBIS Celebration.
Mr. Cox reported ISASP testing will be next week. The 2023-24 master schedule will be done before the end of the year. Summer school for credit recovery will be held in
June for $100 per student. This fall Contextualized Learning, Geometry in Construction, class will be offered; he will view the class in real time in Marion. He has been
working with staff and students on the 2023-24 student handbook changes. End-of-year events include Prom, Drake Relays, National History Day State Contest, Middle
School Band Festival, Graduation, and last day of school.
8.2 Nutrition Report
Mrs. Harris discussed adult lunches will need to be increased in the fall, the summer lunch program, and future guidelines for sodium.
8.3 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia has reached out to Shirley Realty and they gave him some comparable property values. A realtor agreement will be on the next agenda. He is scheduling a listen-
and-learn with staff and Site LogiQ.
8.4 Board Correspondence
Sunderman mentioned Teacher Appreciation is the week of May 8.
9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Proposed 2023-2024 School Calendar
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the 2023-2024 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Quote from LightBox
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve purchase the agreement with LightBox Systems for fiber runs for $15,000.00. Motion carried 5-0.
9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Quote from Douglas Equipment for the Kitchen
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the purchase of two electric serving tables with breath guards and one four-well hot cart from Douglas
Equipment for $38,136.94. Motion carried 5-0.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Summer Lunch Program
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the 2023 summer nutrition program. Motion carried 5-0.
9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Resurfacing 4-6 Gym Floor
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the Egan Supply Co. quote of $15,625.00 to resurface the 4-6 gym floor. Motion carried 5-0.
9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving FFA Overnight Trip to Oklahoma
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve FFA trip to Oklahoma City May 2-5, 2023 for the National Land and Range Judging Competition. Motion
carried 5-0.
9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving Second and Final Reading of Policies 606.6, 403.1, 505.7 and 705.4R2
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the second and final reading of policies 606.6 - Insufficient Classroom Space, 403.1 – Employee
Physical Examinations, 505.7 – Commencement, and 705.5R2 – Use of Public Funds Regulation. Motion carried 4-0. Jones Abstained.
9.8 Discuss and Consider Approving Janitorial Supply Bids
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the janitorial supply bids for $33,729.92. Motion carried 5-0.
9.9 Discuss and Consider Approving a $5500 Donation
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the $5500 donation from Bank Iowa, Cornerstone Bank, First Interstate Bank, and PCSB for student
Nutrition accounts. Motion carried 5-0.
9.10 Discuss and Consider Approving Shared Special Programs/Education Director Agreement
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve the shared personnel agreement with Stanton for the Special Programs/Education Director for 2023-2024
school year. Motion carried 5-0.
9.11 Discuss and Consider Approving 2023-24 Compensation for Special Programs/Education Director
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve a 20% increase for the Special Programs/Education Director for the 2023-2024 school year, which
will be paid by the sharing agreement with Stanton. Motion carried 5-0.
9.12 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing on the District’s 2022-2023 Amended Budget Proposal
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve a public hearing for May 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom as the date, time, and
place for the proposed 2022-2023 amended budget proposal. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 5:43 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
